NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by the parents of a toddler best suggests that the child has cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salty perspiration is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis due to defective chloride transport, detectable through a sweat chloride test.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease reports epigastric pain. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce gastric acid irritation in peptic ulcer disease.
Question 3 of 5
A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus reports feeling shaky and sweaty. The nurse checks the blood glucose level, which is 55 mg/dL. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood glucose of 55 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia; 15 g of a fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., juice) is the priority to raise glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
While walking down the hallway, a nurse notices that a coworker has left the computer screen on while still logged into the system. A newly admitted client's sexual history is visible. The nurse leaves the screen as it is and tries to locate the coworker. Upon returning, the nurse sees that a visitor is reading the computer screen. Who is responsible for this Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violation? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The coworker who left the computer unattended with protected health information visible is primarily responsible for the HIPAA violation.
Question 5 of 5
The client, who is postmenopausal, reports pain with sexual intercourse. Which effective treatments should the nurse review with the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A. Estradiol vaginal tablets increase vaginal lubrication production and have been shown to be effective for vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse. B. Increased blood flow to the vagina through regular intercourse effectively helps to prevent further tissue atrophy. C. Fragrant bath oil or bubble bath will cause further drying of vaginal tissues. D. Feminine cleansing cloths or douches will cause further drying of vaginal tissues. E. Vaginal lubricants have been shown to be effective for vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse.